Question 1

kicked wall &might of shattered/broke toe joint never had it checked yrs later swelling &pain can't wear shoes at x's pain radiates 2 knee need check?

Accepted Answer

Old fracture: If you shattered your toe joint, the most likely cause of pain as time goes on is the development of arthritis. You need to get an evaluation and x-ray to determine the extent of the problem.

Question 2

how do i know if i broke a toe?

Accepted Answer

Pain: Usually a broken toe will swell, bruise, painful to touch, can't move it without pain, and maybe appear misaligned.  The only way to be sure about a fracture is to get an x-ray.

Question 3

how do you know if you broke a toe? what can help the pain?

Accepted Answer

Broken toe?: The most direct way to know if you have a broken toe would be to get an X-Ray of that toe.  And a broken toe does hurt a lot, and NSAIDS potentially slow down the healing of bone, so it would be wise to get to an urgent care center for an X-Ray.

Question 4

i broke my toes over a month ago, they healed like don't hurt anymore,  but they are still black. will it ever go back to normal??

Accepted Answer

Should resolve : eccychmosis should resolve in 5 to 6 weeks.

Question 5

what should i do if i broke my toe?

Accepted Answer

Splint: In most cases of a non displaced fracture of a toe, tape splinting it to the next toe and using a hard-soled shoe or a doctor- dispensed trauma shoefor several weeks is all that is necessary; except for ice and elevation to reduce swelling.  If an x ray reveals a displaced fracture, then surgical reduction could be considered.

Question 6

how to determine if i broke my toe?

Accepted Answer

Get an X-ray: The only way you can tell is if you have an x-ray.  You need to go especially if it becomes swollen, bruised and/or painful.

Question 7

can you tell me how to know if i broke my toe?

Accepted Answer

X-ray: During the injury, you may have felt or heard a crack.  A broken bone will typically cause pain, swelling, and bruising of the toe and surrounding foot.  An x-ray is the best way to confirm a broken toe.

Question 8

broke my toe! how long will it take to heal so i can drive?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on whick toe you broke & how severe the break was.

Question 9

i think i broke my toe what do i do it is black what do i do

Accepted Answer

A : A broken toe is usually buddy taped to the toe next to it. However, if you believe your toe may be broken and the skin overlying the toe is broken, you need to get it checked; as this can lead to an infection of the bone.

Question 10

i think i broke my toe, but i can't tell. what do i need to do?

Accepted Answer

Possible  fracture: If you see a podiatrist or orthopedic surgeon they will physically examine you, obtain a medical history and  get x-rays. The x-rays will show if there is a fracture.

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Kicked wall &might of shattered/broke toe joint never had it checked yrs later swelling &pain can't wear shoes at x's pain radiates 2 knee need check?

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How do i know if i broke a toe?

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How do you know if you broke a toe? what can help the pain?

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I broke my toes over a month ago, they healed like don't hurt anymore, but they are still black. will it ever go back to normal??

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What should i do if i broke my toe?

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How to determine if i broke my toe?

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Can you tell me how to know if i broke my toe?

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Broke my toe! how long will it take to heal so i can drive?

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I think i broke my toe what do i do it is black what do i do

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I think i broke my toe, but i can't tell. what do i need to do?

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